Kids who love to sing can do so to their hearts’ content with the Brevard Youth Chorus, which is holding auditions for singers in grades four to 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug.19, at Advent Lutheran Church, 7550 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne.

Boys and girls in public, private, charter and home schools are invited to audition.

The Chorus performs in conjunction with groups such as the Brevard Symphony Orchestra and the Indialantic Chamber Singers.

Advent Lutheran Church’s popular concert series kicks off with “Melodies & Masterpieces,” back-to-back showcases of the talents of 75 Brevard music and art educators at 3 and 6 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20, at the church, 7550 N. Wickham Road.

Music teachers from public and private schools will perform in a brass choir, mixed vocal ensemble, string and woodwind ensembles and solo. Additionally, Advent Lutheran Church organist Betty Jo Couch will play the A.E. Schleuter pipe organ of 36 ranks and 2,196 pipes.

The free event features the music of Mozart, Gabrielli, Giannini, Scott Joplin, Aaron Copland and more.

The entire family is invited to Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1955 W. New Haven Ave., West Melbourne, to meet members of the Brevard Symphony Orchestra at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20. Maestro Christopher Confessore will be there with BSO musicians.

Enjoy the live music for the perfect cost of absolutely nothing. For more information, call 321-242-2024 or see brevardsymphony.com.

Green Turtle Market’s Wine School will next delve deep into the world of unusual whites, pinks and lighter-bodied reds for its August lesson.

The classroom-style wine tasting is designed to be both entertaining and educational and will increase knowledge of specific aspects of the wine world. The class wills sample eight different wines from various locations around the world.

School runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16. Tuition is $32 per person. Attendance is limited to 18 students, so reservations are required. Call 321-773-2001.

Green Turtle Market is at 855 E. Eau Gallie Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach. For more information, see greenturtlemarket.com.

Hear the jazz singer

Michelle Mailhot visits Heidi’s Jazz Club on Friday, Aug. 18, for a special concert.

In her 25-year singing career, Mailhot has shared the stage with the likes of Mel Torme, Max Roach, Sheila Jordon, Dr. Billy Taylor and Bobby McFerrin. She is the recipient of a Drama Desk Award for her Off-Broadway show.

For a spiked version, place the kiwi slices in a bowl and pour the gin over the slices. Allow them to soak for at least 20 minutes.

Place the slices in the bottom of the popsicle molds.

Slice the strawberries in half and place the two halves in the mold, cut sides facing out.
The strawberries can also be soaked in gin for a little extra kick.

Fill the remainder of the popsicle molds with Natalie’s Strawberry Lemonade.

Freeze overnight, and enjoy.

Bourbon Vanilla Blueberry Lemonade

Natalie’s Natural Lemonade

Bourbon

Fresh Blueberries

Vanilla Soda

Place a handful of blueberries in the bottom of a glass. Add ice.

Fill the glass half full with Natalie’s Natural Lemonade.

Add a shot of bourbon.

Top off the glass with vanilla soda.

Stir and garnish with a pick of blueberries.

Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company recently introduced Carrot Ginger Turmeric Juice designed to fight inflammation, a condition many researchers believe is at the heart of chronic illnesses. Locally, Natalie’s is available at Publix.